Medical College of Georgia Program
About This Program
We are a part of a large academic center with a LEVEL 1 trauma center that is more than capable of achieving requirements for case volumes for the ABS. We added on additional rural sites in Georgia to allow for further experiences of high-volume, bread and butter general surgery procedures for enhanced operative experience and autonomy. We have research fellowship opportunities available in MIS and Surgical Simulation. We offer cadaver labs, simulation and other surgical skills courses.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alicia Arnold, DO, BS, DO
Augusta University
Primary Program Contact
Rita Bell, MD
Augusta Univ
Locations
Augusta University
BI-4072 - Department of Surgery
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
1 Freedom Way
Augusta, GA 30904-6285
1350 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901-2629
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 29, 2025 - Jan 7, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 21, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 28, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.